Kavin M. Rhodes v. M. Robinson

The opinion of the court was delivered by: Dennis L. Beck United States Magistrate Judge

ORDER FINDING SERVICE OF THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT APPROPRIATE AND FORWARDING DOCUMENTS TO PLAINTIFF (DOC. 239) ORDER REQUIRING DEFENDANTS LOPEZ, PAZO, AND TIDWELL TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING WITHIN THIRTY DAYS

Plaintiff filed his third amended complaint on June 9, 2011. The Court screened Plaintiff's second amended complaint pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A and § 1915(e)(2), and finds that it states a cognizable claim for relief under § 1983 against Wenneker, Pazo, Tidwell, Chapman, Lopez, K. Todd, Metzen, and Garza for retaliation in violation of the First Amendment, and against Defendants Garza and Jones for excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment.

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send Plaintiff six (6) USM-285 forms, six (6) summonses, a Notice of Submission of Documents form, an instruction sheet and a copy of the third amended complaint filed June 9, 2011.

3. Within THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of this Order, Plaintiff shall complete the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the completed Notice to the Court with the following documents:

4. Plaintiff need not attempt service on Defendants and need not request waiver of service. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United States Marshal to serve the above-named Defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 without payment of costs.

5. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this Order, it will result in a recommendation of dismissal of this action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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